Emmy Award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced Thursday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and made a call for universal health care.The star of the HBO political comedy series "Veep" released a statement saying "1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one."The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality.""Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time," a statement from HBO released to The Hollywood Reporter reads. "We have every confidence she will get through this with her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her return to health and to HBO for the final season of Veep."Louis-Dreyfus got the diagnosis on Sept. 18, the day after she received her record-breaking sixth Emmy for her role as foul-mouthed former Vice President Selina Meyer in "Veep." According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO will adjust the series production schedule as needed for its upcoming final season.Before "Veep," Louis-Dreyfus was part of the cast of "Saturday Night Live" from 1982-85 and later won Emmys for her roles on "Seinfeld" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine."

Emmy Award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced Thursday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and made a call for universal health care.

The star of the HBO political comedy series "Veep" released a statement saying "1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one.

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"The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union. The bad news is that not all women are so lucky, so let's fight all cancers and make universal health care a reality."

"Our love and support go out to Julia and her family at this time," a statement from HBO released to The Hollywood Reporter reads. "We have every confidence she will get through this with her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her return to health and to HBO for the final season of Veep."

Louis-Dreyfus got the diagnosis on Sept. 18, the day after she received her record-breaking sixth Emmy for her role as foul-mouthed former Vice President Selina Meyer in "Veep." According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO will adjust the series production schedule as needed for its upcoming final season.

Before "Veep," Louis-Dreyfus was part of the cast of "Saturday Night Live" from 1982-85 and later won Emmys for her roles on "Seinfeld" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine."